WENSLEYDALE DRIVE, WR3 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8QW

WENSLEYDALE DRIVE, WR3 8QW, Worcester has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.98 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8QW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR3 postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR3 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8QW, encompassing approximately 1154 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR3 8QW area, explore the WR3 8QW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WR3 8QW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WENSLEYDALE DRIVE, WR3 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1025.9811.11%
Violence and sexual offences78.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.06-50.00%
Public order33.46200.00%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Other crime21.73100.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.9360.00%
Other theft26.93100.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Public order10.87-75.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour87.79166.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.93-37.50%
Public order44.33100.00%
Vehicle crime23.460.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.65-11.11%
Shoplifting76.93-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.60-33.33%
Public order21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-50.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1535.51150.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.99350.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.79500.00%
Vehicle crime35.200.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-33.33%
Burglary21.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-85.71%
Public order10.87-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.4640.00%
Shoplifting66.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.20-40.00%
Public order32.6050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.33150.00%
Shoplifting34.3350.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.53-50.00%
Shoplifting22.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.2050.00%
Bicycle theft25.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.460.00%
Shoplifting21.73-60.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 202415
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR3 8QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Colesborne Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radnor Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sudgrove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Blackpole Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ryeland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1